In this raw, rapid-fire episode of The Jay Thomas Show, Jay tackles everything from health hacks and wildfires to political shakeups in Fargo. Kicking off with a surprisingly steamy defense of saunas (they might just beat flu shots?!), Jay and Vinny chat wellness before pivoting into a smoky situation—literally.
With smoke from Canadian wildfires choking the Midwest, Jay questions government inaction, climate narratives, and the real dangers to public health. There’s a touch of satire, some heated debate over Fargo’s commission system, a candid interview with former commissioner Tony Gehrig, and an unexpectedly inspiring story about a teen graduating against all odds.
🔥 It’s local talk radio at its finest: passionate, punchy, and peppered with both laughs and outrage.
⏱️ Standout Moments (Timestamps Included):
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(0:00 – 1:22) – Jay & Vinny’s Hot Take on Saunas: Saunas vs. flu shots? Jay makes a surprisingly strong case for daily steam over syringes.
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(2:00 – 5:20) – Smoke on the Mic: Canadian wildfires trigger Jay’s smoky rant of the week. Is it climate change or just bad forestry?
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(7:14 – 8:02) – Fargo’s Hidden Housing Crisis: People living in storage units?! West Fargo takes preemptive action.
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(12:18 – 14:00) – Jay’s Sleep Apnea Saga: From CPAP struggles to high-tech implants. Real talk about a not-so-restful night’s sleep.
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(1:22:00 – 2:03:00) – Canadian Smoke = U.S. Sanctions?: Jay gets serious about cross-border smoke and demands real political action.
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(3:00:00 – 3:40:00) – Fargo Government Showdown: Former Commissioner Tony Gehrig explains why the city needs to ditch its outdated commission system.
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(4:20:00 – 4:40:00) – A Graduation That’ll Make You Cry: A listener plans a surprise for a teen who went from a 1.0 GPA to graduation in 12 days.
✨ Why Listen?
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✅ Local issues with national relevance
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✅ No-filter political analysis
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✅ Wholesome human moments that hit you in the feels
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✅ Jay’s signature smoky mix of humor and heat